2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD
What the 2.5 S Carbon Edition adds over the 2.5 S
| Spec | 2.5 S | 2.5 S Carbon Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 39.3 in |
| Tire size | P225/65R17 | P225/55R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish, 6-speaker sound system, 6-way power adjustable passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory, Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents, Center armrest with storage - front & rear, Gear selector - Leather-wrapped with red stitching, Headlights - LED with auto-leveling, Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments, Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system w/new design, P225/55 R19 all-season tires, Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment, Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass, Seat material - leather, Side Mirrors - black-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators, Steering wheel – leather-wrapped w/red stitching, Sun visors -dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions, Trim inserts - Black, USB Audio Inputs - Rear center console (2 ports)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 297 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 303 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Mazda Connected Services |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in |
| Overall height | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 180.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2488 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | Skyactiv-G 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with CDA |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 187 hp |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.6 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.8 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson Strut type coil spring and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link type coil spring and stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P225/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.6 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3717 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3717 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4724 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with stop and go function
- Advanced dual front air bags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Rearview camera
- Side impact air curtains (front and rear) with roll-over protection
- Side-impact air bags (Front)
- 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
- Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection (includes nighttime pedestrian detection)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Child safety rear door locks
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Headlights - High Beam Control (HBC)
- Hill Launch Assist
- LATCH rear seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Seat belt warning/reminder for driver, front passenger and rear passengers
- Smart Brake Support (SBS)
- Engine immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Infotainment12 std · 0 opt
- 10.25" full-color center display
- 6-speaker sound system
- AM/FM/HD Radio™
- Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration
- Audio menu voice-command
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
- MAZDA CONNECT™ Infotainment System
- Multi-function Commander control
- Speed-sensing automatic volume control (Automatic Level control)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- USB Audio Inputs - Front center console (2 ports)
- USB Audio Inputs - Rear center console (2 ports)
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Mazda advanced keyless entry & start system w/new design
- Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Power door locks - speed sensitive with 2-stage unlocking
- Power windows with one-touch down/up feature (4)
- Remote release - fuel-door and hood
- 12-volt power outlets
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning with pollen filter, dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter with rear seat vents
- Heater/defroster with rear heater ducts
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support w/ 2-position memory
- Heated front seats with 3 level adjustments
- 40/20/40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 6-way power adjustable passenger seat
- Headrests - height-adjustable, front & rear (3 passenger seats)
- Seat material - leather
Interior22 std · 0 opt
- 4.6-inch TFT LCD meter display
- Assist handles - (4)
- Center armrest with storage - front & rear
- Coat hooks (2) Rear
- Gear selector - Leather-wrapped with red stitching
- Illuminated entry system
- Multi-Information Display (MID) with Trip computer (four-function including current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty, and average vehicle speed)
- Steering wheel – leather-wrapped w/red stitching
- Storage - center console with tray and covered storage bin
- Storage - cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest)
- Storage - glove compartment, illuminated
- Storage - rear center console with tray and covered storage bin
- Storage, bottle holder, front (2) and rear (2) door panels
- Trim inserts - Black
- Rearview mirror - manual day/night
- Steering wheel - tilt & telescopic
- Sun visors -dual covered vanity mirrors with illumination and extensions
- Cargo area light
- Floor mats - Carpeted
- Storage - front seatback pockets (driver and passenger)
- Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B, current and average fuel economy, distance-to-empty
Exterior19 std · 0 opt
- Power-sliding glass moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- 19 x 7J inch aluminum alloy wheels - with Black Metallic Finish
- Antenna - roof-mounted "shark fin"
- Badging - AWD badge
- Brake light - center high-mount
- Dual exhaust outlets with bright finish
- Headlights - Auto On/Off feature
- Headlights - Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Headlights - LED with auto-leveling
- License plate lamp (LED)
- P225/55 R19 all-season tires
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Side Mirrors - black-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Side Mirrors - body-color, dual power remote with LED turn signal indicators
- Windshield wipers - rain-sensing, variable-intermittent
- Windshield wipers - rear intermittent with washer
- Privacy glass - rear side windows and rear liftgate glass
- Rear Roof spoiler - body color
- T145/90D16 temporary spare tire
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- i-ACTIV AWD All-Wheel Drive
- Front Wheel Drive
- SKYACTIV-G® 2.5 DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation
- SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS: G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus)
- SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-Speed AT with manual-shift mode and Sport mode
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Independent front MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar
- Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable assist
- Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
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Common questions about the 2.5 S Carbon Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition add over the 2.5 S?
Against the 2.5 S, 20 features become standard that the 2.5 S does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.